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  Over the Hill and Up the Wall

  Todd Alexander

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  A heart-warming journey with parents of a certain age and a son who thinks he knows best. 
   
  Of course, we love our parents. Even if they do so many things that drive us bonkers. 
   
  Like how a mother - for argument's sake, let's say mine - taps her fingernails on the car window whenever she sees a place of interest (seven taps for a regular haunt, up to twenty for somewhere fascinating). Or the way a father - let's call him Dad - practises deafness but can miraculously hear a suggestion of no ham at Christmas over the roar of cricket commentary. It might be the way your mum works herself into a tizz over a call from Azerbaijan one week and Nigeria the next. Or how your dad has an answer to everything (despite his information being forty years out of date) and 'a guy' for all fixes (if only he could find his Rolodex). 
   
  When do we stop being our parents' child and become their parent? After all, they did pretty well on their own for decades - why do they need our intervention now? And that tendency for them to drive us up the wall ... could it be because we are entering middle age and starting to recognise some of those traits in ourselves? 
   
  Over the Hill and Up the Wall is an affectionate, funny look at the frictions of taking a more active role in our elders' lives. It's a nod to every child who has waited three hours for a parent to fasten their seatbelt, and every parent whose child assumes they can't count to twenty. And, if your parents are just hitting middle age, it may well be a warning of things to come! 
   
  'Warm, witty, honest. With a healthy serving of humour, Todd Alexander has written a marvellous, touching and insightful book. You'll laugh, cry and hope your own kids love you this much. I'll be more patient with my parents after reading this' Better Reading

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  The Traumatic Loss Workbook -...

  PhD Jennifer R. Levin, MD Edward...

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  A powerful, compassionate guide to finding solace when you've lost someone unexpectedly. 
   
   
   
  The unexpected death of a loved one is a traumatic, life-altering experience. If you've experienced a sudden loss, your life becomes instantly unrecognizable. In addition to the overwhelming shock, pain, sadness, and grief, you may now feel unsafe in the world, out of control, or unable to carry out basic daily tasks. Most people do not understand what it is like to have a loved one die suddenly or unexpectedly, so it can be challenging to get the support you need. But you are not alone. This gentle workbook can help guide you toward a place of healing and solace. 
   
   
   
  The Traumatic Loss Workbook offers an integrative approach drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotional regulation skills, mindfulness techniques, and narrative therapy to support you through the grief process, so you can move forward after the sudden or unexpected death of a loved one. You'll also discover strategies for dealing with sudden "grief attacks," and learn how to navigate common emotional triggers such as holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries. Finally, you'll discover skills to help you cope with the deeply emotional and traumatic aspects of your grief—now and in the future.

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  Reimagining Government -...

  Thomas H. Davenport, Faisal...

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  How AI can help the government lead with speed, trust, and impact.Artificial Intelligence is reshaping what is possible across every sector—and public service is no exception. Reimagining Government is a bold, practical playbook for harnessing AI to deliver smarter, faster, and more effective outcomes. Inside, you'll find: 
  · Clear breakdowns of AI opportunities and challenges in the government space 
  · Proven frameworks and maturity models for responsible, scalable adoption 
  · Insights and examples from real-world government innovators 
  · Strategies to transform leadership, culture, and public impactWritten for policymakers, technologists, and civic leaders, this book is a guide to making AI work—for people as well as for systems.

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  Chinese Civil War - Nationalists...

  Daniel Wrinn

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  The Chinese Civil War was a decades-long battle between the Nationalists and Communists that not only reshaped China but also sent shockwaves across the world. 
  In this compelling audiobook, you'll be guided through the war’s pivotal early battles, the devastating impact of the Japanese invasion during World War II, and the final confrontation that forced Chiang Kai-shek to retreat to Taiwan. Through concise yet thorough narration, you'll explore the ideologies, strategies, and global consequences of this monumental conflict, which became a defining moment in Cold War history. 
  In this audiobook, you will discover:The political and social upheaval that led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty.The rise of the Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party.The Long March and Mao Zedong’s rise to power.The impact of foreign intervention from Japan, the Soviet Union, and the United States.The decisive battles and the founding of the People’s Republic of China.The enduring impact on global politics, particularly the tension between China and Taiwan. 
  Whether you're a history enthusiast or curious about the complex forces that shaped modern China, this audiobook provides an insightful journey through a conflict that continues to shape global relations today.

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  The Gift of Anxiety - Harnessing...

  Diante Fuchs

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  Your anxiety has an important message for you. Are you listening?
   
  The mistake most people make with anxiety is trying everything in their power to get rid of it. They may try meditation and breathwork, medication or therapy. The aim is almost always the same: to get rid of anxiety because “anxiety is the problem.”
   
  But anxiety is not the problem.
   
  In fact, anxiety is a necessary and useful emotional response that has played a critical role in our survival for millions of years. Unfortunately, most of us have not been taught what to do with anxiety when it becomes loud and intrusive. So we become afraid of it and view anxiety as a problem we want to solve once and for all.
   
  But getting rid of anxiety is impossible because it’s a natural emotional response. And trying to get rid of it only causes more anxiety because the more we fear anxiety, the more we feel it, until we become anxious about being anxious.
   
  Anxiety comes to use when it has an important message. It is our internal alarm system for potential threats in life. It is designed to keep you safe and alert you to areas of your life that need attention. But when you treat anxiety like it is the problem without paying attention to its message for you, the deeper problems remain, and anxiety only gets louder.
   
  In The Gift of Anxiety, clinical psychologist Diante Fuchs offers a new way to respond to anxiety. Sharing the unique EASE Method for working with anxiety, the book offers a powerful, calm approach that has helped hundreds of people transform their relationship with anxiety and with themselves. With this step-by-step guidance anyone can learn to how to stop fighting anxiety, listen to it, and use it as the gift it truly is.
   
  This book is specifically designed to help those suffering from anxiety find peace one simple step at a time.

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  Navigating the Age of Chaos - A...

  Angela F. Williams, Bob...

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  The world we once described as volatile and uncertain has shifted into something far more chaotic: BANI, or brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible. In Navigating the Age of Chaos, Jamais Cascio, the originator of the visionary BANI framework, unpacks the tools and perspectives needed to navigate our increasingly turbulent era.Joined by coauthors Bob Johansen and Angela F. Williams, Cascio provides real-world examples, practical strategies, and rich insights to help leaders, organizations, and individuals not just survive but thrive in the chaos. This book will help listeners recognize, adapt to, and excel in a world changing with unprecedented speed and intensity.Breaking down the BANI framework, listeners will discover how to tackle each aspect of a BANI world:Brittle—Recognize fragility in systems and strategies to build resilience.Anxious—Address widespread anxiety with empathy and attentiveness.Nonlinear—Navigate unpredictable scenarios with adaptive, improvisational thinking.Incomprehensible—Find clarity in overwhelming complexity through webs of connection.Positive BANI—Reframe chaos into actionable opportunities for growth.

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